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This is an easy reference page for media professionals looking for background information on me, this site, and my upcoming book, What Would Jesus Post? Seven Principles Christians Should Follow in Social Media.

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Short Bio: Brian D. Wassom is a partner in a Michigan-based law firm and chairs the firm’s Social, Mobile and Emerging Media team. He authors a popular blog and other resources on the legal aspects of social media and has traveled to New York, Hawai’i, and many points in between speaking and teaching on these issues to legal, academic, and business audiences. Brian is also a lifelong Christ-follower and active in his nondenominational congregation, where he was elected to serve as an Elder in 2011. Brian lives with his wife. Sheri, and their two children in the metropolitan Detroit area.

Short Description of Book (from the dust jacket of the hardcover edition): Social media gives each of us enormous power to influence others for good or ill. But far too many Christians ignore the opportunities and undermine their own reputations through thoughtless words shared online. This book comes directly from the author’s experiences as an attorney and a church leader and offers seven simple guidelines for exercising Biblical wisdom in social media.

Links for More Information:

Wassom.com: Home of my legal publications Wassom on Social Media, Augmented Legality®, and more.

For media inquiries or to request a review copy of What Would Jesus Post?, email me or call (586) 420-4023.

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Reviews of “What Would Jesus Post?”

Wassom’s "What Would Jesus Post?" should be required reading for every social media user who identifies as a follower of Jesus. In seven short, succinct, well-researched, and digestible chapters, the author outlines biblical guidelines for social community. I found this book challenging and gently convicting. It’s a great tool for families, church groups, and anyone else looking to set healthy social media boundaries. And while it took me less than an hour to read, I’m going to be thinking about its message for a long time to come—especially when I’m online.
--L.P. (via Amazon) - 5 stars out of 5

In “What Would Jesus Post?”, Wassom seeks out biblical answers and wisdom for using social media. In it, we can answer questions and learn how God designed us to use social media, words, and interact with others. The main thing with social media has to be about how we can glorify God using it. How can we lead others closer to Christ through what we post, and respond to others. Not only is it at our fingertips, but social media brings great power and responsibility. We need to be diligent in how we use it. We can use it to build up the Kingdom of God, but also use it to taint the message through our thoughtless actions. Social media is a tool that is indeed a blessing, but with it comes great responsibility. Brain D. Wassom explores how we can honor God in how we live online, and apply His wisdom to the interactions we have in social media.
This book has been a blessing to read. It has been a quick reading, but more importantly a thoughtful read. I love being driven back to God and His Word. God has much to say regarding social media and our interactions with others. How can I use my Facebook accounts for God’s glory? What does it mean to be a “friend”? How can I aim for loyalty in my online friendships, and “be there” for others? This book begins the inward meditation and transformation as we seek to honor God with our very lives and giving Him everything (even social media).
I highly recommend this book to anyone. It is a great read, as one begins to seek how they may glorify God in everything. With social media, we need to be discerning. We need to carefully discern our words and actions that go forth. We need to pursue accountability and continue in discerning what we allow to be put before our eyes.
--Stacey (via Amazon/Booksneeze) - 5 out of 5 stars

"The author is right on point and highlights areas that all Christians need to consider when using social media. Fantastic read, easy to follow and concise. I will be passing this one along to several friends and to the leaders in our church."
--Tina (via Amazon) - 5 stars out of 5

"Churches with teen groups ought to utilize this book as a discussion starter for the young people whom they serve. Wassom draws concrete examples from Scripture to modern social networking discussion and lays out an understandable path for action. The seven principles seem so basic, and yet are too often forgotten (even by the not-so-young who strive to live a more Scripture-driven life).

It is a fast read, but will be one of those texts that I can see referencing for years to come. Especially when my own children, just a couple of years older than Wassom's two, come of age to take forays into the social networking site of their time. At this point, I see this book as a terrific guide to assisting my children in putting into practice these seven principles on a daily basis as they interact face-to-face. (I also see it as a way to check my own behaviors!)"
--Julianne (via Amazon) - 5 stars out of 5

This book is a great reminder of how uncensored thoughts express on a social media site could hurt us in many ways, i.e., employment, legally, and socially. The seven principles are guidelines to go by when posting anything online, as well as, how we should think before taking action. Wassom, being a lawyer, is still able to speak in layman's terms and makes it enjoyable to read. I think it should be required reading for ages 12+, especially in teen and college groups.
--B.Goetz (via Amazon) - 5 stars out of 5